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Add 56/48 and 7/50

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 7/50

56/48 + 7/50 is 98/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
    56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
    7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/1200 + 168/1200 = 1400 + 168/1200 = 1568/1200
  5. 1568/1200 simplified gives 98/75
  6. So, 56/48 + 7/50 = 98/75
    In mixed form: 123/75

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